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Regional convention to protect older people's rights in Latin America

By Maria Isabel Rivera, Posted 19 December 2012 See more by this blogger

South America is ageing rapidly, a fact that the Permanent Council of the Organization of the American States (OAS) can no longer ignore. For this reason and many others, they have stressed the need for greater regional cooperation on... Keep reading
Rights conference: Joining efforts to promote older people’s rights

By Povilas Sigitas Krivickas, Posted 07 December 2012 See more by this blogger

Povilas Sigitas Krivickas is blogging from HelpAge's conference on older people's rights in Osnabr ck, Germany. He represents the Lithuanian Pensioners' Union "Bočiai". I'm really pleased to be at this international conference on older people's rights. The conference gives... Keep reading
Rights conference: Speaking out about older people's rights

By Thembekile Doris Hlubi, Posted 07 December 2012 See more by this blogger

Thembekile Hlubi is blogging about her experiences promoting older people's rights in South Africa from HelpAge's current conference on older people's rights in Osnabr ck Germany: My name is Thembekile and I work with the Mutande Society for the... Keep reading
Home sweet home? Maybe not...

By Luciana Caffarelli, Posted 30 November 2012 See more by this blogger

Do you remember the last time you went camping? You probably recall these typical scenarios: Rain, wearing lots of layers because of the cold, being soaked because your waterproof jacket is letting the rain in, feeling the stones and... Keep reading (1 Comment)
More than wishing: Why I’m advocating for older people's rights

By Michelle Seitzer, Posted 16 November 2012 See more by this blogger

There are many things I wish for in the world: I wish I could help every older person in need in the world. I wish everyone would see the needs of older people in their world - near and... Keep reading